janper44
Registered: December 2009
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Something very pleasing about this image... the setting, the flowers in bloom, the sense of peacefulness that flows through the picture. I was just looking at the flowers in front of the grave marker on the left and then I noticed there were two stones in front of Isaac's grave marker... I've seen that before and I wonder what it means?
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Skykatt
Registered: January 2009
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Very pleasing indeed. If only all graveyards looked like this. Another excellent capture VIc ! Congrats.
Phil.
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wilth
Registered: January 2009
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Hi Vic,
Good POV on this, really sets the image up. Great composition and DOF as well. The flowers are a treat this time of year and set a wonderful mood at the graveyard.
As to ciggies, we just heard today that a very close family friend in Sweden has lung cancer--he smokes, and has, as I did (and many of us I suppose), but he didn't quit.
Anyway, not preaching, just passing it on; I guess this image, and the phone call, made me think.
Thanks,
Wilt
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PhotoSteve
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 1,776
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Tue March 9, 2010 11:28pm
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This looks a great place to explore. The textures on the other side of the churchyard and the distant hills appeal to me more than the new tombstones here in the foreground. I'm also not sure about cutting off the corner of the Kathleen's tombstone. Fine exposure and mix of colors.
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Julie
Registered: February 2009
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Wed March 10, 2010 1:56am
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Looks like a wonderful place to walk and read the different stones. Superb image.
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Diane
Registered: February 2009
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Wed March 10, 2010 2:12am
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Nicely composed and perfectly exposed. the perky daffodils scattered around this place of eternal rest gives a peaceful feeling to anyone viewing or visiting the grave sites.
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Mick
Registered: January 2009
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Wed March 10, 2010 10:04am
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Whilst it is a very nice picture I would like it to be known that I have not had a single cigarette for nearly a year now ... unlike the poster 
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Paul
Registered: October 2009
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Wed March 10, 2010 1:22pm
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Nicely done, Vic. Looks like a calm and pleasing place to spend eternity. As to Jan's question, placing stones on a grave is a Jewish tradition (see here for more info - [ link ] Isaac's gravestone clearly has a cross on it but that would not have stopped Jewish visitors from placing stones there.
Good for you, Mick. I smoked for far too many years and it wasn't till my grandson, 2 years old at the time, asked me to stop that I actually quit. That was almost 6 years ago.
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lrw1966
Registered: November 2008
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Wed March 10, 2010 4:04pm
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Vic, Hi:
Awesome composition with great detail and sharpness. Marvelous colors and flowers. Excellent notes.
Well Done.
Larry
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Anne
Registered: February 2009
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Thu March 11, 2010 2:32am
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Vic,
The daffodils are a sure sign of spring and new life. How appropriate that the cemetery is covered in them. Wonderful detail.
Congratulations Mick..I know how hard it is to quit smoking. I did it at least a thousand times before I was successful.
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lynnekelman
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 1,141
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Thu March 11, 2010 9:49pm
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what a pretty place Vic----the daffodils make us realize spring is just around the corner---this is a typical Vic image---sharp, clear ---english village----love these----Lynne
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Tincup
Registered: September 2009
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Thu March 11, 2010 10:28pm
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Read Mick's note. That's what I thought... Very well composed with beautiful foreground and background. These souls couldn't have a more lively resting place. One can almost envision their existence there in that peaceful valley. Excellent Vic.
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Zebedee
Registered: June 2009
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Fri March 12, 2010 11:52am
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This is a lovely image Vic and such a nice place to be laid to rest. Kathleen had a very good innings!
cheers Paula
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sjalfano
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 1,680
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Sat March 13, 2010 3:00pm
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Altogether enjoyable shot, Vic. Bright spring flowers and grass. Composed so the eye can wanders about teh scene, taking it all in.
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Nancy
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 147
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Mon March 15, 2010 8:19pm
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So many things stand out in the scene. Love the mountain in the b/g and that the area is dotted with daffodils. I noticed, too, the two stones at the foot of one headstone. It is Jewish tradition, I'm told, to leave a stone on the grave to let the family know that it has been visited. It would like a nice place to 'visit.'
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